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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning have provided the means for students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Professors want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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